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Jan Oblak should be the next Atletico Madrid star to be given a new contract after Antoine Griezmann agreed a one-year extension, says Saul Niguez.

Griezmann rejected interest from Barcelona to renew with Atleti, announcing he would stay at the Wanda Metropolitano in a televised documentary.

Goalkeeper Oblak has a deal with Atleti until 2021, including a buyout option reportedly worth €100million, and Liverpool are among the clubs to have been linked with the 25-year-old.

Saul is keen for Oblak to be tied down to improved terms, the club having handed Lucas Hernandez a new contract and purchased Thomas Lemar from Monaco to add to their forward options.

"Griezmann had a contract, too," Saul told reporters. "A lot was said [about Griezmann's future], but he had a contract, he had a €100million release clause and now he's signed a new deal that's €200million.

"It's something the club have done well. Now we just need to renew Oblak.

"We all hoped that he [Griezmann] would stay, he has done it for Atletico Madrid and I think it's the correct decision.

"On a group level, it's spectacular because we've always said everyone knows what he is and what he will be, because he will keep growing.

"He has a lot of positive energy and is an important part of the group.

"It doesn't matter to me if Barcelona come in for a player like Griezmann. What matters to me is that people stay here because they want to. Everyone is happy that he's staying."

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